Creamy Sausage Tortellini Skillet

This sausage tortellini skillet is perfect for a creamy and savory dinner that is simple and tastes amazing with all the flavors blended together. It is a family favorite!

Tortellini is so simple to make and one of my favorite ingredients! Because tortellini is so simple to make try these savory dishes that include tortellini in them: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage or Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup.

Sausage Tortellini Skillet

Need a quick and easy dinner? This creamy sausage tortellini skillet packs tons of flavor and comes together in about 30 minutes. I tossed savory sausage with cheesy tortellini, Italian seasonings, and a rich, creamy sauce to make a simple meal my family absolutely loved. If you love cozy pasta dinners like my creamy sausage spaghetti, this one will be right up your alley.

The cheesy tortellini makes this skillet extra delicious, especially with parmesan melted right into the creamy sauce. It’s warm and perfect for busy weeknights. Best of all, everything comes together in just one skillet, making cleanup just as easy as the cooking.

Sausage Tortellini Ingredients:

• Ground Sausage: Cook before adding it to the skillet.
• Heavy Cream: Thickens and adds creaminess to the sauce.
• Italian Seasoning: Has all the right seasonings mixed into one blend.
• Garlic Powder: Brings in a garlic flavoring and adds to the seasoning.
• Salt and Pepper: Just a pinch for flavoring.
• Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese is best. It melts evenly and adds that subtle cheesy flavoring.
• Chicken Broth: Creates a smooth and creamy flavoring to the sauce.
• Cornstarch: Makes the sauce thicker and creamier when added in.
• Cheese Tortellini: Tortellini can be found in the refrigerator isle. It is prepackaged and there are a few different variations of tortellini.
• Spinach: Add the spinach towards the end and mix together for a colorful skillet.

How to Make Sausage Tortellini in a Skillet:

1. Cook the sausage: In a large saucepan over medium high heat, cook and crumble the sausage.  Remove the sausage and then set it aside on a plate.  Wipe down the grease with a paper towel.
2. Combine all ingredients: Add in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch, then whisk it into the sauce and add in the tortellini and spinach.  Let simmer for about 5 minutes until the tortellini is cooked, spinach has wilted and the sauce it thickened.

Variations of Sausage Tortellini:

• Sausage: I prefer using a flavorless sausage since it is blended with the cheesy sauce and spinach. Try adding a flavored sausage or even use ground up turkey meat or ground up beef.
• Tortellini substitute: If you are wanting to lower the calories and even carbs, substitute the tortellini for a head of cut up cauliflower or even broccoli. There are even more tortellini choices to choose from too at your local grocery store.
• Heavy Cream: Replace the heavy cream with half and half for a less fat skillet.
• Seasonings: Change the seasonings to spicy with red pepper flakes or paprika, add in more garlic with garlic salt or try cajun seasoning for more of a dry flavoring.
• Cheese: Try provolone or pecorino Romano cheese for a good blend of cheese. Plus these cheeses melt evenly in the sauce.
• Vegetables: I added in spinach but you can add in sun-dried tomatoes or bell peppers for more color and taste.

Try More Skillet Recipes for your Family:

• Skillet Pork Cacciatore
• Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
• Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet
• Skillet Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine
• Tuscan Garlic Skillet Chicken